Akanksha Malhotra Senior Educator-Chemistry -AS and A level
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Developed and delivered engaging chemistry lessons for grades 9-12, covering coreconcepts in specific areas like organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and physicalchemistry.Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.Home Room Tutor (Class Teacher) - Grade 11: Served as the Home Room Tutor forGrade 11, responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records, ensuring class controland discipline, and organizing engaging class activities.Trainee Mentorship: Mentored a trainee teacher, providing comprehensive training insession planning, and facilitating fruitful and activity- and inquiry-based learningsessions."Student-Led Inquiry-Based Sessions: My sessions were designed to empower students toexplore chemical concepts through inquiry. Instead of simply providing answers, Ifacilitated discussions, posed thought-provoking questions, and encouraged students toformulate their own hypotheses and investigate them. This aligns perfectly with NEP2020's emphasis on experiential learning, where students construct their understandingthrough hands-on activities and critical thinking.Practical Experiments and Laboratory Skills: I ensured that students had ampleopportunities to conduct practical experiments, develop laboratory skills, and applytheoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. These practical sessions were not merelyabout following procedures; they were designed to cultivate observation skills, dataanalysis, and the ability to draw meaningful conclusions. This strengthens the applicationof knowledge and the scientific temperament competency.Detailed Day-Wise Session Plans: I meticulously planned each session, ensuring that learning objectives were clearly defined, activities were aligned with these objectives, andassessments were integrated to monitor student progress. These session plans were notstatic documents but rather dynamic tools that were adapted based on student needs andfeedback.Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Involvement: My active participation in thePLCs on Saturdays demonstrated my commitment to continuous professional development and collaboration. As a member and anchor, I contributed to the creation ofdetailed chemistry booklets and question banks, which served as valuable resources forstudents. These resources were designed to enhance learning by providing students withopportunities to practice and apply their knowledge in diverse contexts.Student Personalised Learning Pathway (PLP) Sessions: Conducting PLP sessions forstudents allowed for extra help and reinforcement of concepts that were proving difficult.This also allowed for students to get used to peer-to-peer learning.Interhouse Science Quiz Success: The 1st position achieved by our students in the interhouse science quiz at The Doon Girls School, Dehradun, is a testament to the effectiveness of my teaching strategies.Alignment with NEP 2020 and CBSE: Throughout my tenure at DPSG, I consistently aligned my teaching practices with the principles of NEP 2020 and CBSE and IGCSE. I emphasized the development of competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and communication. I also focused on creating a learner-centered environment where students felt empowered to take ownership of their learning.

ScienceCERTIFICATIONSSuccessfully extracted and characterized compounds from medicinalplants (Cinnamon tamala, Cannabis sativa, Rosehip, Chamomile) usingClevenger and Soxhlet apparatus, contributing to the department's drugdiscovery efforts.Utilized UV-Vis and IR spectroscopy to identify and confirm the presenceof [Phenols and flavonoids ], contributing valuable data to ongoingresearch.Performed detailed analyses of oil properties, including moisture content,refractive index, density, and titration-based determination of iodine,saponification, acid, and peroxide values, providing comprehensivecharacterization data.Provided direct mentorship to four M.Sc. trainees, contributing to theirsuccessful dissertation completion.Maintained comprehensive lab records and adhered to strict safetyprotocols.Attended conferences to learn about new research and present findings.Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support research objectivesand hypothesis development.Supervised undergraduate students, providing guidance on researchtechniques and academic writing.

Worked as a freelance Chemistry Subject Matter Expertat Chegg India, contributing to a high-volume, fast-paced online learning environment. I efficiently analyzeand solve numerous chemistry questions daily,demonstrating my ability to manage time effectively andmaintain a high level of accuracy. This experience hashoned my ability to quickly identify key concepts andprovide targeted solutions, assisting students in theiracademic pursuits.